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Like movies? Like games? Like biting, well-informed commentary on the current media landscape? 2 outta 3 ain't bad! Whether you like it salty or sweet, 8-Bit Popcorn is the podcast of choice for pop-culture buffs.Join Ryan, Zara and Joe, grab your popcorn and get listening!New episodes every Thursday.....Probably
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With Halloween looming and the ghouls coming out to play, we thought it only appropriate to take a look at our favourite and least favourite Halloween movies. With us for parts one and two is special guest and horror movie fanatic, Sam Morgan, local composer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. What are you favourite horror movies? Let us know in all the usual places; FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | FacebookYOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn - YouTubeINSTAGRAM: 8bitpopcornTWITTER: @8bitpopcorn
This week we play a little game, each taking 5 actors, and discussing what it is we associate with them. From movies to games and Ballymena to Naboo, there is a little something for everyone. You know the deal here, let us know what you think on all the usual places;FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | FacebookYOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn - YouTubeINSTAGRAM: 8bitpopcornTWITTER: @8bitpopcorn
Fear the night as 8-Bit Popcorn discuss our favourite thrillers in the run up to Halloween! Are there rules to making a great tension-filled flick, or are we all just afraid of the dark? Joe, Ryan, and Zara explore what it means to be truly thrilled... mwahahahaha!
Rule 1 of 8-Bit Popcorn. We ALWAYS talk about 8-Bit Popcorn. Why? Because we just love the attention! This week we're joined by Special Guest, Michael McGarry, local actor, resident Gangster and all around expert on all things Fight Club (1999). Don't forget to let us know what you think on all the usual places.
We're baaack! Join 8-Bit Popcorn as we discuss some of our favourite movies from this summer, including: The Green Knight, The Suicide Squad, and (a blast from the past) The Grand Budapest Hotel. Also featured... will the summer blockbuster will ever really return? Tune in and enjoy!
This week Ryan and Joe take a juicy look at Netflix's Masters of the Universe and all the fan outrage following its release. Was the old 'bait and switch' real or is there really something else at play here?Let us know your juicy thoughts below;FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | FacebookYOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn - YouTubeINSTAGRAM: 8bitpopcornTWITTER: @8bitpopcorn
We lay all of our feelings bare for Marvel and their current lineup! How did Loki compare to WandaVision? Is it all a bit too little too late with Black Widow's solo movie? Are we just done with Marvel altogether (Zara is). Tune in to get all the tea with 8-Bit Popcorn!
This week the guys look at mental health in film and how it is represented. Have movies created a negative stigma associated with those we consider 'neurodivergent' and should we work harder to more accurately portray these differences?FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | FacebookYOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn - YouTubeINSTAGRAM: 8bitpopcornTWITTER: @8bitpopcorn
This week we discuss the sympathetic villains in movies and what it takes to relate, sympathise and maybe even love them, the misunderstood souls. What is it that makes these characters so enjoyable to watch and should we see this view point more in movies? Let us know your thoughts in all the usual places!FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | FacebookYOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn - YouTubeINSTAGRAM: 8bitpopcornTWITTER: @8bitpopcorn
Jack into this weeks episode as we look forward to the release of the next installment of The Matrix. FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | FacebookYOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn - YouTubeINSTAGRAM: 8bitpopcornTWITTER: @8bitpopcorn
Why are we fascinated with the murderous and macabre? Special guest, Isabelle Schultz, joins us to discuss the True Crime genre and why we're so into the grizzly details behind history's most notorious killers. If your a fan of all things grim and dark, this is the episode for you! Don't miss 8-Bit Popcorn!
This week our very own Joe O'Hagan discusses Film and Media with 'LUMI' and Reimagine, Remake, Replay.'FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | FacebookYOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn - YouTubeINSTAGRAM: 8bitpopcornTWITTER: @8bitpopcorn
Welcome! Welcome! This week we take a look at the idea of, 'what if there was a movie made about me?' Who would direct it, score it, genre and what lucky son of a gun would get to portray us on the big screen? Some incredibly inspiring revelations in this weeks episode of 8-Bit Popcorn. Not to be missed! What would your very own movie look like? We'd love to hear from you!FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | FacebookYOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn - YouTubeINSTAGRAM: 8bitpopcornTWITTER: @8bitpopcorn
Welcome back Zara!With the return of our sweet, sweet Zara we jump straight into Part 2 of our favourite and least favourite performances in media. Some controversial discussions here guys so be sure to let us know if you agree or disagree! FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | FacebookYOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn - YouTubeINSTAGRAM: 8bitpopcornTWITTER: @8bitpopcorn
PART 1This week we discuss our favourite performances in film or media with PART 2 discussing our least favourite. There are sure to be some controversial opinions in this man heavy episode of 8-Bit Popcorn! So tune in, slam us against a wall and let us know your thoughts ;D And as usual don't forget to Like, Comment and Share your thoughts with us;FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | FacebookYOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn - YouTubeINSTAGRAM: 8bitpopcornTWITTER: @8bitpopcorn
MINI-EPISODEAnother week and another episode on our beloved Star Wars. With Zara missing in action this week, Joe and Ryan take a brief look at Disney's The Bad Batch and what we think of it so far. Is this a welcome entry or just another blip on the Star Wars Radar?FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | FacebookYOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn - YouTubeINSTAGRAM: 8bitpopcornTWITTER: @8bitpopcorn
May the Fourth be with you AND revenge of the sixth! Where else could you find a podcast discussing all things Star Wars with better balance? This week we share our thoughts on the future of Star Wars, our own love affairs with the franchise and we even find out our very own lightsabre styles! So sit back, relax and let us know how you're celebrating Star Wars! "Do It! Strike us down with your comments!" FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | FacebookYOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn - YouTubeINSTAGRAM: 8bitpopcornTWITTER: @8bitpopcorn
Welcome back guys! Today we discuss trailers and whether they enhance or ruin your movie going experience, remakes, reboots and rehashes and we spotlight 'The Abyss' as we take a look at subjectivity in film and how it inspires us and gets us into our feels.Don't forget to like, comment and share your thoughts with us! We love hearing from you.FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | FacebookYOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn - YouTubeINSTAGRAM: 8bitpopcornTWITTER: @8bitpopcorn
Welcome to this weeks super-powered episode!Today we're taking a look at the so called, indestructible and unbeatable, Superman and who it would take to beat him in a fight. We've each assembled a team of 5 and will be discussing who we think can make the cut. While we're here we also look at who would direct our movie and create the soundtrack. Let us know who you think is missing from our super duper team! FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | FacebookYOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn - YouTubeINSTAGRAM: 8bitpopcornTWITTER: @8bitpopcorn
Welcome back!This week we cast our brains over the start of 2021 and what we've been playing, watching and listening to so far......Exciting isn't it? Our minds are literally about to explode with all this amazing content coming your way.What have you guys been up to this year? Feel free to share your hum dingers with us below; FACEBOOK: 8-Bit Popcorn - Home | FacebookYOUTUBE: 8-Bit Popcorn - YouTubeINSTAGRAM: 8bitpopcornTWITTER: @8bitpopcorn
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